August 19, 2010

Masdevallia welischii is a small-flowered but very brightly colored pleurothallid. The plant is about 20 cm tall and the flowers spikes a bit over 30 cm, with 5 cm flowers that are somewhat cupped. This particular clone, name 'Rip Hoff' has been awarded by the American Orchid Society and is especially brightly colored. The species is from Peru.